Compliance and Enforcement Officer (Inspector (Specialist) 3) (Designated)

Province-of-Nova-Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Multiple career paths

Dynamic office environment

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration department seeks an Enforcement Officer in Sydney to ensure compliance with the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act across designated workplaces. The role includes becoming a Special Constable under the Police Act and reporting to the Compliance Manager.

You will conduct investigations, issue orders and penalties, and provide information and advice to employers, employees, unions and the general public, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus completion of a related trade or technical training in an area of specialty plus six years of related experience in business, compliance monitoring, inspection, investigation, interpreting regulations or other regulatory roles, or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• As the successful candidate you must be self-directed, work independently and as a member of a team, and value a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• The ability to exercise professional discretion, manage competing interests, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships are critical.
• You must be able to understand, interpret legislation and explain in plain language terms to clients.
• You demonstrate proficiency in various computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook) as well as possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• As defined under the Police Act you must be eligible for Special Constable status.

Responsibilities

• conducting investigations of complaints and non-compliance;
• preparing and submitting written reports to the Manager regarding compliance activity;
• providing compliance promotion sessions in workplaces, schools, and the community;
• providing information and advice to employers, contractors, employees, unions, and the general public;
• ensuring compliance by issuing orders, Summary Offense Tickets, Administrative Penalties, and initiating prosecution action when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Independent worker

Education

Grade 12 plus related trade training

Tools

Written examination

Standardized tests

Oral presentations

Interviews

Reference checks

Job description

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Compliance and Enforcement Officer (Inspector (Specialist) 3) (Designated)

Competition # : 50111

Department:Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location:SYDNEY or PORT HAWKESBURY

Type of Employment:Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:29-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African Nova Scotians and/or Indigenous People.

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (Agency) is the regulatory authority for the 13 compulsory certified trades under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. To work in a compulsory certified trade, an individual must possess a valid Certificate of Qualification, be a registered apprentice or possess a valid temporary work permit. Industry stakeholders rely on the Agency to enforce the provisions of the compulsory certified trades to ensure a level playing field for those who are compliant, and to ensure that work is being performed safely and consumers can trust that individuals working in the compulsory trades are trained and certified.

About Our Opportunity

The Enforcement Officer is independently responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, General Regulations, and trade specific regulations within all workplaces in an assigned territory. As the Enforcement Officer, and member of the Compliance and Enforcement team, you follow the applicable policies and procedures and utilize the compliance and enforcement tools available. In this role you will be required to become a Special Constable under the Police Act.
This position reports to the Manager of Compliance and Enforcement.

Primary Accountabilities

The Enforcement Officer duties include:

• conductinginvestigations of complaints and non-compliance;
• preparing and submitting written reports to the Manager regarding compliance activity;
• providingcompliance promotion sessions in workplaces, schools, and the community;
• providinginformation and advice to employers, contractors, employees, unions, and the general public; and
• ensuring compliance by issuing orders, Summary Offense Tickets, Administrative Penalties, and initiating prosecution action when necessary.
  
• ensuringcompliance by issuing warnings, orders, Summary Offense Tickets, Administrative Penalties, and initiating prosecution action when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 plus completion of a related trade or technical training in an area of specialty plus six years of related experience in business, compliance monitoring, inspection, investigation, interpreting regulations or other regulatory roles, or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
As the successful candidate you must be self-directed, work independently and as a member of a team, and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. The ability to exercise professional discretion, manage competing interests, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships are critical. As the successful candidate you must be able to understand, interpret legislation and explain in plain language terms to clients. You demonstrate proficiency in various computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook) as well as possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
As defined under the Police Act you must be eligible for Special Constable status. A Special Constable may issue Summary Offense Tickets for alleged non-compliance to a regulation or piece of legislation, allowing for the collection of evidence for court proceedings and the prosecution of offenders.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees .

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date ofNovember 15, 2027. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
  

Pay Grade: TE 27

Salary Range: $2,944.94- $3,420.52Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed [e-mail].